Manufacturing Engineer

Danaher Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Bonus/incentive pay

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Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead Kaizens, drive process improvements, and support manufacturing streams in Logan, Utah. You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and DOE to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance in a regulated environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Maintenance, and EHS to ensure compliant, reliable manufacturing processes and continuous improvement across the value stream.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Chemical/ Industrial) or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in automated manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Experience leading process improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies.
• Experience with data-driven decision making and DOE for optimization.
• Experience supporting equipment qualifications and change control in regulated systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizens and continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve equipment reliability.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support for a manufacturing value stream addressing safety, quality, delivery, capacity, and cost.
• Plan and execute projects including upgrades, studies, new product introductions, and capital installations from concept to IQ/OQ.
• Drive problem solving and CAPA using Lean tools and data analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance and EHS to ensure compliance and performance.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Design of Experiments

Statistical analysis

Process capability

Validation

Change control

CAPA

equipment qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life‑saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life‑changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Manufacturing Engineer leads process improvement and equipment‑related projects, investigates and resolves technical issues, and implements sustainable solutions using engineering and Lean principles. Working cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and other stakeholders, the Manufacturing Engineer helps ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes that meet customer and business needs.

This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and is part of the Value Stream Engineering team located in Logan, Utah, and is an on‑site role.

What you will do:

• Lead and participate in Kaizens and other continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, reduce waste, increase equipment reliability, and enhance operational performance.
• Provide day‑to‑day engineering support to a manufacturing value stream, proactively addressing issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, capacity, and cost while supporting production goals and operational priorities.
• Plan and execute engineering projects including equipment upgrades, process improvements, engineering studies, new product introductions, and capital installations from concept through implementation and qualification (IQ/OQ).
• Drive structured problem solving and root cause investigations utilizing Lean tools and data analysis methodologies, to resolve technical issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and EHS teams to improve manufacturing performance and ensure compliance with safety, cGMP, and company requirements.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in an automated manufacturing, production, life sciences, medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, automotive, or other regulated industrial environment.
• Experience leading process improvement and problem‑solving activities using Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis, process capability, and Design of Experiments (DOE) to support data‑driven decision making and process optimization.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment, process or product qualifications and working within regulated quality systems, including documentation, validation, and change control activities.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Bottle filling
• Robots
• Packaging equipment

Benefits:

• Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives.
• Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
• Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
• This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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